Situated to the west of Türkiye, Thrace with its lush vineyards and sunflower plantations consists of the provinces of Edirne, Kırklareli and Tekirdağ. Also known as the Eastern Thrace, the region with its proximity to Istanbul, Europe and Balkans witnessed the rise and fall of numerous civilizations. Being cradle of civilizations for thousands of years, Thrace promises the visitors once in a life time experience with its nature, ancient Roman artefacts, museums, Ottoman era mosques and intact villages. Besides the natural and historical richness, Thrace is a great region to plan a holiday as one can experience the Aegean Sea in Edirne, the Black Sea in Kırklareli and the Sea of Marmara in Tekirdağ.